Wayne Lee

Machine Learning Engineer · Aerospace Engineer · Mechanical Engineer · Software Engineer · Structural Engineer · 0-1 yrs experience

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About

Skills

PythonCustomer ServiceTechnical SupportGoogle Cloud SQLLinuxMachine LearningData VisualizationMATLABMicrosoft SQL ServerNatural Language Processing (NLP)CommunicationPowerPointPredictive ModelingImage Processing

Experience

Istari Digital

Solution Software Engineer

Aug 2025 to Present

Northrop Grumman

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Mar 2019 to Present

Lead a mechanical analysis team and serve as the test director for multiple space vehicle product lines, overseeing testing and analysis procedures.
Facilitate the hiring and onboarding of new team members while managing Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) projections and workflow.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and high-quality engineering solutions. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at various levels, ensuring alignment on project objectives.
Author technical documentation and conduct peer reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards, while demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills.
Created detailed CAD models for space vehicles, leveraging these designs to build Finite Element Models for conducting static, dynamic, and thermal analysis using PTC Creo, Femap, and Nastran.
Conducted thermal distortion and thermal soak analysis on space vehicles to assess hardware performance under varying thermal conditions.
Served as the liaison between mechanical systems engineering, the Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) team, and the Integration and Test (I&T) teams, ensuring seamless communication and project alignment.
Led shock, random vibration, and sine testing to validate spacecraft integrity and performance.
Cross-trained with Northrop Grumman business units for Earned Value Management, ensuring project milestones and budgets are met.
Collaborated with the propulsion team to provide dynamic analysis on active fuel lines
Collaborated with the packaging team to analyze electronics boxes and conduct non-destructive testing on sensitive flight hardware ensuring reliability in harsh operational environments.
Working with Data engineers to develop a machine learning model for space vehicle Anomaly detection .
Working with senior engineers while Leveraging big data tools to build a structural dynamics database

Harris Corporation

Structural Analysis Engineer

Sep 2016 to Feb 2019

Conducted mechanical analysis for spacecraft programs using Femap and MSC Nastran, performing static and dynamic analysis to predict spacecraft behavior under various conditions.
Utilized ANSYS CFD for fluid flow analysis, optimizing designs to ensure performance and reliability in space missions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and validate structural integrity protocols and reliability testing standards for mission-critical projects.
Created tools and applications for composite material analysis, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in design validation processes.
Manufacturing Engineer
Developed innovative hardware tools for the manufacturing team to enhance production efficiency.
Designed, procured, and integrated ground support equipment for flight hardware, as well as electrical ground support equipment for high-power flight instruments.
Authored, released, and reviewed CAD drawings, ensuring precision and adherence to engineering standards.
Fabricated prototype flight and ground support hardware using 3D printing and laser cutting techniques.
Mechanical Engineer
Led design initiatives for flight hardware, focusing on creating detailed CAD models using SolidWorks and PTC Creo for spacecraft components.
Developed engineering drawings and specifications that adhered to GD&T standards to facilitate manufacturing and assembly.

Geek Squad

Help Desk Technician

Jan 2013 to Jan 2014

Assisted clients through software trouble shooting and virus removal
Directly involved with customer relations which included advisement, questions, complaints, and sales.
Responsible for repairing damaged PC, MAC, Tablet, and Smart phone hardware/software issues using Geek Squad certified tools.

Harlem Children's Zone

service technican

Aug 2010 to Dec 2012

Responsible for installing and troubleshooting all electronic devices for each facility.
Provided help desk support to all facilities over the phone and in person
Rebuilt machines and configured and installed networks drivers.
responsible maintaining server performance and routine maintenance

Education

Virginia Tech

Primary

1691081202104x548259572917207000

Jul 2025

Virginia Tech

Masters, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Jan 2023

The City College of New York

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2015

College of Staten Island

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2011

Preferences

Target roles

Machine Learning Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Software Engineer, Structural Engineer

Work style

Open to all options

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